10 nights · Baja California Mexico · Departs Loreto (Mexico) · Visiting Santa Rosalia, Cabo Pulmo Beach Resort, La Paz, San Jose del Cabo · Aboard Lindblad Expeditions on the National Geographic Venture
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| Cruise line | Lindblad Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | National Geographic Venture |
| Duration | 10 nights |
| Port calls | 5 |
| Departures | 2 sailings |
| From fare | $8,100 per person |
| Year built | 2018 |
| Guests | 100 |
| Cabins | 50 |
| Crew | 50 |
| Length | 73 m |
| Beam | 14 m |
| Cruising speed | 12.0 kn |
On Baja California’s east coast, Loreto pairs a compact colonial town with the wide blue of the Sea of Cortez. Founded by Jesuit missionaries in 1697, it became the first successful mission settlement in the Californias. Visit the mission museum before boarding a boat for Loreto Bay National Park. Its desert islands shelter clear water and abundant marine life. Winter and spring bring chances to see migrating whales; calm coves invite kayaking and snorkeling.
Santa Rosalía sits between Baja California Sur’s desert mountains and the Sea of Cortez. It feels far removed from the peninsula’s resort towns. French mining heritage shapes the streetscape. The Compagnie du Boleo established its copper operation here in the late 19th century. See Santa Bárbara’s striking iron church, designed by Gustave Eiffel, then explore the former mining district. Fresh seafood and the broad gulf horizon reward a slower stay.
At Cabo Pulmo, the desert reaches the Sea of Cortez in a quiet corner of Baja California Sur. Beside the village, Cabo Pulmo National Park protects one of North America’s most remarkable coral reefs. Snorkelling and diving reveal schools of fish, turtles and rays, while dry hills frame the shore. Come for clear water, marine life and a slower pace than Los Cabos.
La Paz, capital of Baja California Sur, faces the Sea of Cortez, where desert hills meet clear, island-dotted water. Along the Malecón, cafés and galleries offer an easy introduction to this relaxed Mexican city. Nearby Balandra is famed for pale sand and shallow turquoise bays; access is regulated to protect its fragile landscape. In season, guided trips may bring close encounters with whale sharks in the bay.
San José del Cabo offers a quieter counterpoint to Cabo San Lucas, with a historic heart and measured pace. At its central plaza, the 18th-century Mission of San José del Cabo anchors streets lined with galleries and cafés. Thursday evenings bring the Art Walk to life in season, when studios welcome visitors across the historic district. Nearby, the San José estuary shelters wildlife, while the Sea of Cortez offers beaches and open-water excursions.
Published August 16, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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